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With its friendly locals, delicious food, and incredible scenery, Vietnam is the ideal place for a family adventure holiday that offers many active cultural experiences. Begin the family holidays of Vietnam in the capital, Hanoi where you will learn how to harvest tea leaves and make the traditional drink on the outskirt of the city.
Then savor every minute on a two-night cruise to explore the waterways of UNESCO World Heritage site, Halong Bay, your kids will love climbing on board a traditional junk to where they can kayak and swim – and even spot a monkey. Heading south, strolling through the lantern-lit streets in the preserved old town of Hoi An and first-hand experience making one yourself.
Travel to Ho Chi Minh, retracing the bustling urban center’s history. Learn about Vietnam’s war with America with visits to the Remnants Museum, and important landmarks in the city, and take a tour led by a veteran to the Cu Chi Tunnel system. You’ll also spend your family holidays discovering the artistic heritage of Vietnam, visiting the Fine Arts Museum, and gaining exclusive access to a private collection. Head away from the bustling streets of the big city, Mekong Delta welcomes you with so much fascinating to see and its maze of waterways as well as tropical fruit gardens waiting to visit.
Welcome to Vietnam, upon arrival at Hanoi’s Noi Bai International Airport, our representative will welcome you and guide you through fast-track security and visa services. After obtaining your visa and collecting your luggage, will lead the way to your awaiting guide and driver. You will be privately transferred to your luxury accommodations by our professional driver and an English-speaking guide. Stay right in the heart of the city next to the central Hoan Kiem lake, with the fascinating Old Quarter right at your fingertips, you can easily explore the city at your own pace.
Overnight in Ha Noi.
Begins your family holidays in the countryside of North Vietnam, Ba Vi. After 1.5 hours of driving, you will arrive at Mr. Duoc’s house, where you will enjoy a welcome drink.
10:00 – Visit the Tea Plantation in Ri Village. This is a green and peaceful place, where you will enjoy the beautiful scenery of the village. This Tea Plantation plays an important role in providing tea products for the whole north of Vietnam. You will have a chance to help a local family harvest tea leaves, and you be shown how to pick the best part of the tea tree to make the most wonderful beverage as Vietnam’s traditional tea.
Mr. Duoc is a veteran of the Vietnam War and is the owner of a large tea farm. He is also an expert on handling raw tea leaves and he will show you the process required to provide an exceptional tea product. You will have a great time listening to Mr. Duoc’s stories about his life, and his experiences during the war. Then, you will enjoy some great tea along with green lentils or lotus seeds, also grown by his family.
11:15 – Driving about 10 minutes to visit another host family in Moc Village where you will enjoy a fun cooking class by Mrs. Chin. She will show you how to cook Vietnamese food, and you will have some time to enjoy lunch with the food you helped cook!
13:45 – After lunch, you have time to walk (or bicycle) around the village to explore the local culture and visit the local workshops. You can learn how to make tofu, make the traditional conical hat in Vietnam, unshell rice, and maybe see the workshop of a local worker who, for 70 years has made and fixed all the farming tools in the village.
15:00 – You have to enjoy a 1-hour cycling tour through the beautiful rice fields and the villages. You can witness the daily life of local people and interact with them. Mr. Chau is your next host, who will welcome you with fresh mint lemon juice, with all ingredients freshly picked from his garden. After, you can enjoy a traditional foot soak in warm water with herbs, following the traditional recipes of the Muong ethnic minority. This will relay you (and your feet!) after cycling around the village.
Your afternoon will end with a boat trip down the Da River on which you can enjoy the breathtaking landscapes and explore the local life along the riverside.
Time to bid farewell to your host family and drive back to the Hanoi center. End your first tours of Vietnam
Overnight in Ha Noi.
( Schedule can be changed without any notice based on the availability of cruise)
09:00 – 09:30: Your transfer vehicle will collect you from your hotel in Hanoi and convey you to Hai Phong around 11h30.
12:00: Starts your family holidays in Halong Bay, Vietnam, you will be taken on our tender from the wharf and make your way out onto the bay to board our luxurious craft, Era Cruise. You will be welcome aboard and greeted with a complimentary drink. Our Crew will conduct a compulsory safety procedures session and then you are free to check into your cabin and freshen up. Take some time to have a look around the vessel or watch the magical landscape go by.
13:15: A special lunch of fresh seafood and an assortment of appetizing favorites will be served. Dining on a luxury junk with fine food and drinks doesn’t come much better than this. We set sail for Lan Ha Bay passing to Da Chong islet where you can see a lighthouse built by the French over 100 years ago.
15:00: When lunch is about to finish, it is just nice that the Cruise completes its entry through the Cua Van area to Lan Ha Bay (as part of Halong Bay). The area is surrounded by a lot of extraordinary limestone karst landscapes. Guests can start their journey to explore Ba Trai Dao beach or the Tra Bau area, doing the kayak to immersed in the crystal clear waters of the bay and/or enjoy swimming.
17:00: Back to the main boat, and cruising to a place for staying overnight
17:30 – 18:30: Happy hour with a special drink menu (Buy one get another one for free).
18:00: Our Vietnamese cooking demonstration is a great way to learn how to prepare delicious appetizers and we will guide you through the process.
19:15: Relish a special Signature Dinner in the restaurant.
20:45 – 12:00: Your free time to relax with an exotic cocktail or whatever takes your fancy. Our bar has a wide range of wines, beers, and liquors, and is always a welcome sight for guests after a day on Bay. Order a Spa service or take any activities on boat cruise such as watching documentary movies, squid fishing or simply relax on our roof top deck under the cover of a star filled sky
Overnight on board.
06:30: Early birds are welcome to attend sunrise Tai Chi on our upper deck and it’s an excellent way to get your energy levels up for today’s adventures. You will be fascinated by the exquisiteness in the early hours as you enjoy a coffee or tea.
08:00: Enjoy a buffet breakfast with the best local coffee brand and fresh fruit juices.
09:00: Next we board our Era Day Boat to head to Viet Hai Village. You will take a bicycle trip along the village path and go through rainforests and dark tunnels. Enjoy stunning scenery of rice fields on the way. Stop at the village to relax. Visit an ancient local house, made from straw, mud, and bamboo…you will have a chance to see the local life in a valley of local people. Optional electric car service is available (without any surcharge).
12:00: Have lunch with the Signature set menu on our day boat.
13:45: Free kayaking and swimming at Ba Ham Lake area situated in the middle of a narrow, rectangular area, with all four sides enclosed by vertical cliffs. (if the weather permit)
16:00: Back on board Era Cruise, take some time to freshen up, take a nap or just relax at your leisure as we cruise to our overnight area. Witness one of the most brilliant sunsets you will ever see.
17:30-18:30: Bar opens for Happy Hour “Buy one get one free “.
18:00: Enjoy a cooking demonstration to discover our Vietnamese cuisine of traditional spring rolls.
19:15: A special dinner will be served offering you outstanding food and quality service.
20:45 This evening is yours to enjoy whatever you please. Tonight we will hold a movie night with a selection of films available. We also have a selection of board games for your entertainment. Our bar is always open and is an ideal place to meet new people and share stories about your adventures.
Overnight on board.
06:30: The nicest time of the day on Lan Ha Bay is the morning. Head to the upper deck to participate in our daily Tai Chi sessions. Relax with an early morning cup of tea, coffee, or juice anywhere you wish on the boat and watch the never ending miraculous scenery unfold before you.
07:00: Light breakfast will be served in our restaurant (pastries, tea, coffee)
7:30 – 9:15: Enjoy the last stage of your trip to Dark & Bright cave and islets by local rowing boats which is a wild and mysterious beauty in the middle of the World Heritage. Back to our main board afterward.
09:30: Check out of your cabin as we draw closer to the mainland. After a final early brunch and a last goodbye from our crew at 11:30, you will board our tender and head back to the wharf where you will be met by your return trip vehicle to transfer you to Hanoi.
12:10-12:30: Get in the car and we transfer back to the hotel to take luggage.
You have time to wait in the hotel lobby or go out to buy souvenirs before your tour guide comes and takes you to the airport.
We come to the next destination with tours of Hoi An, Vietnam – the lantern town.
Your guide will meet you at the airport and help you to get check-in at the hotel.
Leisure time on your own.
Overnight in Hoi An.
Enjoy a hearty breakfast at the hotel and get ready for the interesting family holiday in Central Vietnam, lantern making lesson. Lanterns are the symbol of Hoi An and a big part of the local culture; you will have the opportunity to learn how to make them. Your guide will meet you at the hotel at 8 am and you will cycle through the town to the craftsman’s home. You will learn an introduction about the lanterns and how they became the symbol of Hoi An, along with a demonstration of making a lantern. You will have an opportunity to create your lantern and keep it as a souvenir
After the lesson you will have time to explore Hoi An in your peace, seeing what interest you.
Overnight in Hoi An.
Enjoy leisure day in Hoi An.
Overnight in Hoi An.
Have free time before transferring to the airport to take the flight to the Southern region with family holidays in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. This city has amazing bustling streets, fantastic restaurants, and thriving trees making it perfect for days of sightseeing, afternoon shopping, and evening interaction enjoying a sunset drink at a rooftop bar or on a cruise over the Saigon River.
Leisure time discover this bustling city.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh city.
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and be ready for family holidays in the vibrant city of Vietnam.
At 8.00 we take the morning trip to visit Independence Palace, also known as the Reunification palace, which was built on the sight of the former Norodom palace. The Independence palace is a widely known landmark of Ho Chi Minh City and was designed by the architect Ngo Viet Thu. Continue seeing the beautiful structures from the French Colonial times such as the Notre Dame Cathedral, and the historic Central Post Office. Following the remarkable site of the War Remnants Museum, the museum has a vast display of both the Indochina wars. By having time, we can visit the Fine Arts Museum which is recognized as a first-class national museum by Vietnam’s Ministry of Culture.
Finish the tours of Vietnam, and the tour guide see off you at the hotel.
Leisure time in the afternoon.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh city.
Breakfast at the hotel.
We start the family holidays tour to the Mekong Delta of Vietnam at 8.00, a smooth one-and-a-half-hour bus ride through rice field scenery along National Highway 1 brings you to the beautiful rural district of Trung Luong.
On arrival at My Tho, after visiting Vinh Trang pagoda, take a motor boat to enter My Tho city through Bao Dinh natural canal. Take a leisurely cruise on the Tien River to view the four beautiful islands known as Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix, and Tortoise islands.
Enjoy lunch at the local restaurant, then visit the coconut candy mill and take an amazing rowing boat trip along the small canal on a hand-rowed sampan under the shadow of the water coconut trees along natural canals. Then enjoy seasonal fruit & honey tea to the sound of “Southern Vietnamese folk music”, performed by locals.
Meet on the bus and return to Ho Chi Minh City. This trip provides a fascinating insight into daily life in the Mekong Delta and you are guaranteed to take home your private collection of beautiful memories.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh city.
Relish a healthy breakfast on the final day of your family holidays in Vietnam. Complete the hotel check-out formalities after which you can visit the local markets and buy souvenirs for your loved ones. Later, proceed for departure and board your flight back home.
Trip Ends.
